Top Travel Tips for Mums-to-be

You’ve had that much-anticipated timeshare holiday to the Caribbean booked for a year, but things are a little different now – you have a baby on the way, and you’re not sure what you can and can’t do.

Sound familiar? Travelling when pregnant can be confusing and sometimes stressful, so it’s better to know upfront what’s safest.

Depending on what stage in your pregnancy you’re at, you may still be able to jet off on your dream getaway, so here are our top travel tips for mums-to-be:

1) It’s recommended that women do not fly before 12 or after 28 weeks and airline rules vary, so it’s safest to check up front, as many won’t allow you to fly towards the end of your pregnancy.

2) If you think you are OK to fly, you can prepare for your trip by:

Getting a doctor’s letter to confirm that you’re fit to fly

Double check with your airline that you are still OK to fly – the varying airliners have differing rules.

If you can, book a seat with more legroom. Failing that, arrive early at check-in to ensure you get allocated a good seat.

Pack your European Health Insurance Card somewhere safe. Although this will not give you full medical coverage, it does entitle you to emergency care within the EU.

Make sure your travel insurance provides you with adequate cover – some insurers only cover women until week 27 or 28 of pregnancy.

3) Once you’ve got the all-clear to fly, here are some ways to make your journey more comfortable: